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SwedenSouth Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko water level
River gauge, South Fork Humboldt River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 5.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 03:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, where the gauge shows 4.41 ft.
It is 5.09 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 03:00 PM. The 30-day range is 4.36 ft – 4.41 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.81 ftJune 24, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 4.50 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 10.50 ft
- Major flooding occurs. This is about 3450 cfs.
- 10.00 ft
- Moderate flooding occurs. This is about 2650 cfs.
- 9.50 ft
- Minor flooding occurs. This is about 2040 cfs.
- 9.00 ft
- Action stage occurs. This is about 1600 cfs.
- 4.41 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.81 ft | June 24, 2011 |
| 2 | 8.77 ft | February 10, 2014 |
| 3 | 8.76 ft | June 9, 2010 |
| 4 | 8.72 ft | May 25, 2023 |
| 5 | 8.63 ft | June 7, 2019 |
| 6 | 7.85 ft | June 20, 2009 |
| 7 | 7.66 ft | June 7, 2017 |
| 8 | 5.82 ft | June 3, 1995 |
| 9 | 5.23 ft | May 29, 2005 |
| 10 | 4.97 ft | June 4, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the South Fork Humboldt River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near ElkoRiver gauge, South Fork Humboldt River | 2.14 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoille Creek near LamoilleRiver gauge, Lamoille Creek | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Humboldt River near CarlinRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Susie Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Susie Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Maggie Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Maggie Creek | 0.27 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Marys Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Marys Creek | 5.0 cfs | Normal | +1.3 cfs | 21 mi |
| Humboldt River near ElkoRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Pine Creek near PalisadeRiver gauge, Pine Creek | 11.4 cfs | High | −0.5 cfs | 23 mi |
| Humboldt River at PalisadeRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko?
The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 5.09 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:55 PM PDT, the water level was 4.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko?
The highest level on record is 8.81 ft on June 24, 2011.
Is South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 03:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10319900(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.62750, -115.73052(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.41 ft | 2026-10-21 02:55 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:55 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko (usgs:10319900). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/south-fork-humboldt-river-above-tenmile-creek-near-elko
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